Today in World War II History—April 16, 1943

Molecular structure of lysergic acid diethylamide, LSD (public domain via Wikipedia)

80 Years Ago—Apr. 16, 1943: Swiss chemist Albert Hoffman accidentally ingests LSD and learns of hallucinogenic properties.

President Roosevelt signs the Sparkman-Johnson Bill, which allows women physicians in the Army and Navy Medical Corps and Public Health Service (stateside only, treating women); 57 women will serve in the Navy Medical Corps.

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